History
GSSV Tjas was founded on the initiative of Henk and Gerrit on March 6, 1968. Since 1968 a lot has changed. In the early years they skated in Heerenveen, until 1971. In 1971 the first ice rink was build in Groningen, “IJsstadion Stadspark”. Some amateurs became more and more fanatic, they started competing in competitions. Nowadays a lot of members are competing in several competitions like, IUT’s, NSK’s, regional competitions and of course our own competitions. The name “Tjas” originated on the initiative of Simone Kragt. Tjas-Olmai is one of the several gods the Lappish honor. The name stands for “waterman”. This god stands for lakes and fishing.
Nowadays
Nowadays, GSSV Tjas is the biggest Student Ice Skating Club of the World, with around 400 members. Nowadays Tjas offers more than speedskating alone. We offer; speedskating, cycling, inline skating, spinning, drytraining, travel and partying. In the winter we skate in Sportcentre Kardinge in Groningen. We have our own hours on Monday and Thursday. Three times a year we organise our own competitions in which every member can participate for free. When the Ice rink closes we start with our summer program which contains; drytraining, inline skating and cyclingtraining. Your could train 4-5 times a week here at Tjas in the summer.
Besides all the sports activities there is a social drink every Thursday in our bar “de Walrus”. This is the perfect place to get to know other members of Tjas. And the Borrelcie organises themed parties several times a years.
Memberships
- Normal membership
For just €39 euros a year, your’e a member of Tjas. This means you can skate 2 times a week in the winter. 4 times a week in the summer (2x drytraining, inline skating, cycling). Besides that, you are welcome to every other activity of Tjas.
- Half-yearly membership
If you become a member of Tjas from 1 Februari, you get a Half-yearly membership. This costs only €20 euros. This still gives you around two months of speedskating. Thereafter you can train 4 times a week until September. From September you’ll get a normal membership.
- Trial membership
Are you not completely convinced ore do you want to start your student time a cheap a possible? Become a trial member for just €10 euros. With this membership your’e a full-fledged member from 1th of September until the 1th of November. Thereafter your trial membership will become a normal membership.